CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) —The sounds of cannon fire echoed across Charleston Harbor Saturday, marking 250 years since a pivotal moment in American history the Battle of Sullivan’s Island.
On June 28, 1776, American forces defended a palmetto log fort now known as Fort Moultrie against the powerful British Royal Navy. Despite being outmatched, the Americans secured a major victory that helped protect Charleston and boost morale just days before the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
“That was a massive Continental victory… and a devastating defeat for the British Royal Navy,” said Carin Bloom, Director of Education and Programming for the Spirit of South Carolina…